Federal Style Bookcase
19th Century Federal Period Duncan Phyfe Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and important antique American early 19th century figured mahogany "Duncan Phyfe" style flap
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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
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Mahogany
H 83 in W 42.75 in D 21 in
Small Burled Penhurst Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Small Burled Penshurst Bookcase with two shelves. The burled cornice is
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2010s Federal Bookcases
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Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Federal Bookcases
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Leather, Glass, Mahogany
19th century Empire Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Stockholm, SE
richness. The style corresponds somewhat to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Hekman Federal Style Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Breakfront
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Hekman Federal Style Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Breakfront
Dimensions : 88" Tall X 68.5" Wide X 16
Category
1990s American Federal Cabinets
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Mahogany
Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful diminutive size Federal style two part inlaid figured mahogany bookcase, its upper case
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
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Mahogany
C1930s Era English Made Federal Style Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Federal style breakfront with 3 doors with 3 shelves over 3 doors each containing 1 shelf.
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20th Century Federal Cabinets
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Mahogany
H 97 in W 67 in D 19 in
18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Apothecary Cabinet, Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
early Federal style furniture crafters in the then-young country of the USA. A bold cornice provides a
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Bookcases
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Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks
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Brass
H 82 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
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Located in Providence, RI
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Antique Federal marquetry mahogany bookcase features satinwood inlaid bellflower garland with
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Located in North York, ON
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Mid-Century Drexel Windsor Mahogany Federal China Hutch Bookcase Record Cabinet
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1940s Imperial Windsor cabinet by Drexel & Magnavox. A beautiful Federal style mahogany library
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Federal Style Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the federal style bookcase you’re looking for. Each federal style bookcase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a federal style bookcase — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A federal style bookcase made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made federal style bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company and Charak Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Federal Style Bookcase?
Prices for a federal style bookcase start at $600 and top out at $16,750 with the average selling for $2,325.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Federal Style Bookcase
- What is a Federal style mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Federal-style mirrors refer to American mirrors made during the late 1700s through the early 1800s. Most of these mirrors were made of hardwood overlaid with bronze gilt or gold leaf. Federal-style mirrors are ornate and are frequently topped with eagles. On 1stDibs, shop for antique Federal-style mirrors from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021With respect to furniture design, the Federal style has many of the same elements of the Georgian style — symmetry, classical details, and a side-gabled roof, yet it is different in its ornamentation and sophistication. Federal details are more delicate, slender and finely drawn than their Georgian counterparts and may feature swags, garlands, and urns. You will find many products incorporating both the Georgian and Federal styles on 1stDibs.
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